Geography theme 4

• What is one engineering solution for essay planning?

  Build hard engineering solution
• What does "Advance the line" refer to in essay planning?

  Building defences seaward
• What is meant by "managed retreat" in coastal management?

  Allowing areas to flood naturally
• What does "do nothing" imply in coastal management strategies?

  Not taking action in low-lying areas
• What is a characteristic of the Borth or Medmerry area?

  It is at low elevation
• What significant event occurred in Medmerry in 2008?

  Fast flooding
• How much did the flooding in Medmerry cost?

  $5 million
• What was the cost of the Medmerry project?

  £28 million
• How many hectares of new habitat were created in Medmerry?

  300 hectares
• What types of new habitat were created in Medmerry?

  Salt marsh and mudflat
• Which agency identified Medmerry as at risk from climate change?

  Environment Agency
• What makes communities vulnerable to climate change?

  Physical and social factors
• What are some physical factors that contribute to community vulnerability?

  Severe weather and prolonged rainfall
• How does poverty affect community vulnerability?

  Poor communities cannot afford protection
• Why are elderly individuals more vulnerable during climate events?

  They require more assistance
• What does "fragile" mean in the context of elderly vulnerability?

  They depend on others for support
• How do rising temperatures affect communities?

  They increase vulnerability to climate change
• What is a challenge for unemployed people in LICS regarding climate change?

  They can't afford to protect themselves
• What can frequent rainfall lead to in vulnerable communities?

  Increased stress on infrastructure
• What does "scrappy" refer to in the context of materials during flooding?

  Materials that are unable to cope
• How does flooding affect homes and businesses?

  It causes significant damage